press conference
noun
: an interview or announcement given by a public figure to the press by appointment
Examples of press conference in a Sentence
The President will hold a press conference later today.
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In January, after his surprising decision to fire Harbaugh, Bisciotti stood in the line of fire, owning the decision during a lengthy press conference that, because of the owner’s candor, was largely well received.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump held a press conference in the immediate aftermath of the shooting and vowed to reschedule the WHCD within 30 days.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Milei hasn't held a single press conference as president.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump lavished unusual praise on the media at a post-shooting late night press conference at the White House Saturday night.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump held a press conference in the immediate aftermath of the shooting and vowed to reschedule the WHCD within 30 days.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Milei hasn't held a single press conference as president.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Trump lavished unusual praise on the media at a post-shooting late night press conference at the White House Saturday night.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Press conference.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20conference. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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